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Audiologist (Band 5)inKeighleyinKeighleyPUBLISHED THU 13 MAR 2025

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum  PERMANENT 
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Airedale NHS Foundation TrustFollow Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to work in a friendly and progressive team environment, promoting collaboration and support among colleagues.
The role involves providing vital diagnostic and rehabilitative services to both adults and children, making a significant impact on patients' quality of life.
Experience in using advanced hearing aids from reputable brands like Oticon and Phonak, enhancing professional skills and knowledge in audiology.
Autonomous work in outreach clinics, allowing for hands-on experience with valuable equipment and fostering problem-solving abilities.
The responsibility to manage own patient caseloads and formulate individualized care plans, enhancing clinical decision-making skills.
Contributing to essential services such as Newborn Hearing Screening, thereby playing a critical role in early detection and intervention for hearing issues.
Flexible part-time work schedule, promoting a healthy work-life balance while engaging in meaningful patient care.
Are you a compassionate and driven individual ready to make a meaningful impact in the community? Join our dynamic team as a part-time Audiologist (Band 5) at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Keighley. Here, you will play a vital role in providing diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services to both adults and children, including essential Newborn Hearing Screening. With a focus on patient-centred care, you'll work closely with individuals of varying needs, ensuring they receive the highest standard of hearing support.

In this rewarding position, you’ll have the opportunity to work autonomously within our outreach clinics, utilising advanced equipment to deliver exceptional care. If you bring with you a familiarity with Oticon and Phonak hearing aids and a working knowledge of the Audit Base patient management system, you’ll hit the ground running! You'll be responsible for managing your own patients, crafting tailored care plans, and fitting NHS hearing aids with a strong commitment to rehabilitation and aftercare. If you're eager to grow your career within a supportive and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity to work in a friendly and progressive team environment, promoting collaboration and support among colleagues.
The role involves providing vital diagnostic and rehabilitative services to both adults and children, making a significant impact on patients' quality of life.
Experience in using advanced hearing aids from reputable brands like Oticon and Phonak, enhancing professional skills and knowledge in audiology.
Autonomous work in outreach clinics, allowing for hands-on experience with valuable equipment and fostering problem-solving abilities.
The responsibility to manage own patient caseloads and formulate individualized care plans, enhancing clinical decision-making skills.
Contributing to essential services such as Newborn Hearing Screening, thereby playing a critical role in early detection and intervention for hearing issues.
Flexible part-time work schedule, promoting a healthy work-life balance while engaging in meaningful patient care.

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Useful skills for an Audiologist (Band 5):
To work as an Audiologist (Band 5) in the UK, you'll need a combination of education, skills, and personal attributes. Here’s a breakdown of the essential skills and qualifications:
Educational Requirements:
1. Degree in Audiology or Related Field: A Bachelor’s degree in Audiology, Hearing Sciences, or a related subject is typically required. Alternatively, you can enter the field with a degree in a health-related discipline followed by postgraduate training in audiology.
2. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): You must be registered with the HCPC to practice as an audiologist in the UK.
Clinical Skills:
1. Hearing Assessments: Proficiency in conducting hearing tests and assessments, including audiometry, tympanometry, and auditory evoked potentials.
2. Hearing Aid Fitting and Rehabilitation: Skills to recommend, fit, and rehabilitate patients with hearing aids or other assistive listening devices.
3. Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients of all ages, including explaining tests and procedures in simple terms.
4. Patient Management: Skills in managing caseloads, including planning and documenting patient care, as well as following up on treatment plans.
5. Knowledge of Audiological Conditions: Understanding various audiological disorders and their impacts on patients’ lives.
Technical Skills:
1. Use of Audiological Equipment: Familiarity with and ability to operate specialized testing equipment and software used in audiology.
2. Data Analysis: Ability to interpret test results and make data-driven decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Personal Attributes:
1. Empathy and Patience: Working with patients who may have hearing impairments requires a high level of empathy, patience, and understanding.
2. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate assessments and fitting of devices requires attention to detail to avoid errors.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to address diverse patient concerns and create effective treatment plans.
4. Teamwork and Collaboration: Audiologists often work alongside other healthcare professionals, so you must be able to work effectively as part of a team.
5. Continuing Professional Development: Commitment to lifelong learning and staying updated with the latest practices and technologies in audiology.
Additional Qualifications (optional but beneficial):
- Experience or placements in clinical settings related to audiology during your education.
- Specialist training or certifications in specific areas of audiology, such as pediatric audiology or tinnitus management.
 


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